Radcliffe Heavyweight 2V Bests Field on Day One of Clemson Invitational

Photo courtesy of Zack Williamson

Apr 19, 2014

The Black and White will be back in action tomorrow at the Clemson Invitational (OAC).

CLEMSON, S.C. – Harvard-Radcliffe heavyweight crew completed day one of the Clemson Invitational Saturday against some of the nation's top competition. The second varsity boat bested the field, winning by a half-length in a close race on Lake Hartwell.

The first varsity clocked a time of 7:09.4 to finish third of seven teams in its first heat. Indiana won the session with a time of 7:05.8, followed closely by Washington State (7:06.6). Syracuse was nearly a boat length behind Harvard, followed by Wisconsin (7:14.4), Dartmouth (7:17.2) and Iowa (7:31.9).

The 2V won by 3.6 seconds with a time of 7:28.2, holding back Indiana, Washington State and Wisconsin in a logjam for second place. The Hoosiers clocked a time of 7:31.8, followed by the Cougars (7:32.1) and the Badgers (7:33.3). Syracuse (7:36.7), Iowa (7:50.7) and Dartmouth (8:00.4) rounded out the bottom three.

The third varsity also recorded a win, upending Wisconsin by two seats after a rolling start. Radcliffe finished in 7:37.6 as the Badgers crossed in 7:38.3. Indiana ranked third after open water, clocking a time of 7:44.6.

The varsity four also finished third, crossing in 8:28.7. The Black and White were edged to the finish line by Syracuse, who placed second (8:27.1). Wisconsin was ahead of the field by open water (8:19.5).

The Black and White continue competition at the Clemson Invitational tomorrow. Fans can watch the final 1000 meters of each race here.